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Shock Absorbers > < Wheel Bearing Unit, Remove and Install

Replace rear springs and/or rear spring damping rings

Spezialwerkzeugliste:
  • KM-6002-A
  • KM-904

Note:   Only replace springs in pairs. When replacing the springs, the springs which correspond to the vehicle version and equipment level available from Aftersales must be used.


When lifting at the jacking points on the vehicle, take care that all rear axle bolts and the contact points for the centring device remain accessible.

  Remove

1.   Remove rear wheels.
2.   Position Hydraulic Jack, KM-904 and KM-6002-A (1) under rear axle
Note:   Ensure that the vehicle does not lift from the lifting platform attachment points.
3.   Detach shock absorbers (2) at both sides of rear axle
•   Unscrew 2x bolt
4.   Remove springs
•   Carefully lower hydraulic jack until rear axle is freely suspended and spring is relieved
•   Push rear axle down a little
Note:   Ensure that the brake pressure hoses are not stretched.
•   Remove 2x springs with damping rings at top and bottom
Note:   Note installation position of damping rings.
•   Detach 4x damping rings from springs
Object Number: 2397964  Size: DEFAULT


  Install

5.   Install springs
•   Insert upper (1) and lower (2) damping rings in springs
Note:   Ensure that they are seated correctly.
•   Insert 2x springs in rear axle and vehicle underbody spring mounts
6.   Attach shock absorbers (3) to rear axle at both sides
•   Raise rear axle using hydraulic jack until shock absorber fastening holes are aligned
Note:   Ensure that the vehicle does not lift from the lifting platform attachment points.
•   Screw in 2x bolt 130 Nm
7.   Lower hydraulic jack and remove
8.   Fit rear wheels 110 Nm
Object Number: 2414686  Size: DEFAULT


Shock Absorbers > < Wheel Bearing Unit, Remove and Install